134: Cutaneous Paraneoplastic Syndromes Flashcards
What are the characteristics of Acanthosis Nigricans as a cutaneous marker?
Acanthosis Nigricans is characterized by symmetric hyperpigmentation, thickening and increased skin markings, commonly occurring in skinfold areas. Most common locations include axillae, neck, external genitalia, groin, face, inner thighs, antecubital and popliteal areas, umbilicus, and perianal regions.
What is the clinical significance of malignant Acanthosis Nigricans?
Malignant Acanthosis Nigricans can occur before, during, or after the detection of cancer and may indicate a potential association with neoplastic diseases.
What are the management strategies for Acanthosis Nigricans?
Management strategies include identifying underlying malignancy, topical keratolytics, oral retinoids, dietary interventions, cyproheptadine, and cosmetic treatments.
What are the common differential diagnoses (DDX) for Acanthosis Nigricans?
Common differential diagnoses include psoriasiform dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, pellagra, infections, and various pigmentary disorders.
What are cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes?
Remote effects of underlying neoplastic diseases that are not direct effects of metastases or tumor invasion.
What is the significance of insulin in benign cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes?
Insulin plays a significant role through IGF-1.
What are the clinical features of Acanthosis Nigricans?
Symmetric hyperpigmentation, thickening, and increased skin markings, often presenting as hyperpigmented velvety plaques.
What is the most common location for Acanthosis Nigricans?
Axillae, neck, external genitalia, groin, face, inner thighs, antecubital and popliteal areas, umbilicus, and perianal region.
What is the relationship between Acanthosis Nigricans and malignancy?
Malignant Acanthosis Nigricans can occur before, during, or after detection of cancer and parallels the course of the underlying malignancy.
What are some management strategies for Acanthosis Nigricans?
Identify underlying malignancy, use topical keratolytics, dietary fish oil, metformin, and other treatments like cyproheptadine and laser therapy.
What is the role of TGF alpha in malignant cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes?
The tumor produces TGF alpha, stimulating keratinocyte proliferation and improving or resolving following treatment of underlying malignancy.
What are some differential diagnoses for Acanthosis Nigricans?
Psoriasiform dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, pellagra, infections like candidiasis, and other pigmentary disorders.
What is the typical appearance of the skin in Acanthosis Nigricans?
Darker skin pigmentation with a dirty appearance, thickening, and increased skin markings leading to hyperpigmented velvety plaques.
A patient presents with sudden, extensive acanthosis nigricans involving mucosal areas. What malignancy should be suspected?
The malignancy to suspect is intraabdominal adenocarcinoma, with gastric cancer being the most common.
What is the most common neoplasm associated with Acquired Ichthyosis?
Hodgkin disease is the most common neoplasm associated with Acquired Ichthyosis.
What are the clinical features of Tripe Palms?
Rough, thickened, and velvety palms with exaggerated dermatoglyphics, often coexisting with acanthosis nigricans.
What underlying conditions are associated with Pityriasis Rotunda?
Pityriasis Rotunda is associated with chronic diseases, infections, and malignancies, most commonly gastrointestinal hepatocellular cancer and hematologic malignancies.
What is the significance of sudden onset ichthyosis in adults?
Sudden onset of ichthyosis in an adult may be a presenting sign of underlying malignancy.
What is the management approach for Tripe Palms?
The management approach includes complete malignancy workup, radiographic evaluation, treating underlying malignancy, and potential improvement with oral retinoids.
What are the histopathological findings in Tripe Palms?
Histopathological findings include hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, papillomatosis, and may include dermal mucin and mast cells.
What is the typical demographic for Type 1 pityriasis rotunda?
Black or East Asian individuals.
What is the typical demographic for Type 2 pityriasis rotunda?
White individuals.
A patient with Hodgkin disease develops diffuse, symmetrical scaling on the trunk and extremities. What is the likely cutaneous paraneoplastic syndrome?
The likely syndrome is acquired ichthyosis, which is associated with Hodgkin disease and other malignancies.
A patient presents with tripe palms and acanthosis nigricans. What malignancy is most likely associated with this presentation?
The most likely associated malignancy is gastric cancer.
A patient with tripe palms has pulmonary cancer. What is the specific subtype of lung cancer most commonly associated with this condition?
The specific subtype is squamous cell carcinoma of the lung.
What is the Leser-Trélat sign and its clinical significance?
The Leser-Trélat sign is characterized by a rapid increase in the number and size of seborrheic keratoses, often associated with internal malignancy.
What are the common clinical features associated with the Leser-Trélat sign?
Common features include numerous eruptive seborrheic keratoses, pruritus in about 50% of cases, and co-occurrence with other hyperkeratotic paraneoplastic dermatoses.
What are the management options for the Leser-Trélat sign?
Management may include α-hydroxy acids, retinoids, TCA, cryosurgery, dermabrasion, laser therapy, and shave removal.
What is the prognosis for patients with the Leser-Trélat sign?
The prognosis is generally poor, with more than 50% having metastatic tumors at the time of diagnosis.
What is the relationship between the eruption of seborrheic keratoses and underlying malignancy in Leser-Trélat sign?
The eruption parallels the course of the underlying malignancy in some cases.
What are the histopathologic findings of seborrheic keratoses in the context of the Leser-Trélat sign?
Findings include epidermal hyperkeratosis, papillomatosis, and acanthosis.
What benign conditions can mimic the Leser-Trélat sign?
Pseudosign of Leser-Trélat can occur in conditions like pregnancy, HIV, heart transplantation, and acromegaly.
What is the significance of cooccurrence with other hyperkeratotic paraneoplastic dermatoses in Leser-Trélat sign?
Cooccurrence is common, with about one-third of patients having acanthosis nigricans, indicating potential malignancy.
A patient has a sudden increase in the number and size of seborrheic keratoses. What malignancy should be suspected?
This phenomenon is called the Leser-Trelat sign, most commonly associated with gastrointestinal tract malignancies.
What are the characteristic clinical features of Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica of Bazex?
Symmetrical erythematous to violaceous scaly patches or plaques over acral extremities, ears, and bridge of the nose.
What is the immunologic mechanism involved in Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica of Bazex?
Antibodies against the tumor crossreact with keratinocyte and basement membrane antigens, with a T cell-mediated immune response.
What are the stages of Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica of Bazex and their characteristics?
Stages include: 1st - ill-defined scaly papule; 2nd - extensive red-to-purple scaly plaques; 3rd - papulosquamous lesions on other sites.
What is the management approach for Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica of Bazex?
Treatment of the primary neoplasm is the most effective therapy.
What is the most common associated malignancy with Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica of Bazex?
Squamous cell carcinomas of the upper aerodigestive tract.
What is the first sign of nail involvement in Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica?
Paronychia.
What is the typical skin eruption in the first stage of Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica?
Ill-defined scaly papule, nonspecific dermatitis, symmetrical, asymptomatic.
What are the common sites of involvement in Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica?
Nails (77%), ears (76%), fingers (65%), nose (62%), palms (56%), hands (51%), and soles (49%).
What is the management approach for Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica?
Treatment of the primary neoplasm is the most effective therapy.
What immunologic mechanism is involved in Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica?
Antibodies against the tumor crossreact with keratinocyte and basement membrane antigen.
What is the prognosis for skin eruptions in Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica?
Skin eruption can occur before, simultaneously, or after the diagnosis of the neoplasm, and lesions typically resolve after successful treatment of the underlying malignancy.
What are the characteristics of the skin eruption in the second stage of Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica?
More extensive, red-to-purple scaly plaques, with palms and soles developing keratoderma.
What is a distinguishing clinical feature of Acrokeratosis Paraneoplastica?
Involvement of the helices of the ears and the tip of the nose.
What is the likely diagnosis for a male patient over 40 years old with symmetrical erythematous scaly patches on the ears and nose, and what malignancy should be investigated?
The likely diagnosis is acrokeratosis paraneoplastica of Bazex, and squamous cell carcinoma of the upper aerodigestive tract should be investigated.
What is the significance of adult-onset dermatomyositis (DM) in relation to malignancy?
Adult-onset dermatomyositis (DM) is significantly associated with malignancy, with a risk of 18-25%. The risk is highest in the first year after diagnosis, then steadily declines but remains slightly elevated even after 5 years.
What are the predictive signs of accompanying malignancy in adult-onset dermatomyositis?
Predictive signs include cutaneous necrosis, cutaneous vasculitis, lack of interstitial lung disease, dysphagia, male gender, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and older age at onset.
What is the relationship between progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) and cancer risk?
Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is associated with an increased risk of cancer, particularly within the first 12 months after diagnosis.
What type of cancer is most frequently associated with progressive systemic sclerosis?
Lung cancer is the most frequent type of cancer associated with progressive systemic sclerosis.
What are the characteristics of Erythema Gyratum Repens?
Numerous serpiginous bands arranged in a parallel configuration of concentric red swirls, a ‘wood-grain’ appearance, fine scale along the trailing edge of erythema, rapid migration rate of lesions, common sparing of hands, feet, and face, with occasional volar hyperkeratosis, and pruritus present in many cases.
What is the clinical significance of the eruption associated with Erythema Gyratum Repens?
The eruption is clinically significant as it is associated with underlying malignancy in 70% of cases.
What is the estimated rate at which lesions of Erythema Gyratum Repens migrate?
The lesions migrate at an estimated rate of 1 cm per day.
What treatments are recommended for Erythema Gyratum Repens?
Treatment includes locating and treating the primary malignancy, topical steroids, vitamin A, and azathioprine.
What is the significance of anti-p155 antibodies in adult patients with dermatomyositis?
Anti-p155 antibodies are a promising cancer marker in adult patients with dermatomyositis.
What malignancies should be screened for in patients with elevated anti-p155 antibodies?
Malignancies to screen for include lung, breast, ovarian, cervical, pancreatic, gastric, colorectal, and prostate cancers.
What is the most commonly associated hematologic malignancy with Sweet syndrome?
Acute myeloblastic leukemia.
What are the atypical features of Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) in patients with underlying hematologic disease or malignancy?
Atypical features include abrupt onset, superficial lesions, hemorrhagic bullae, and involvement of the upper extremities.